(a) When it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed; or (b) where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another; or (c) where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one; or (d) where it consists of several acts done in different local areas, it may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Section 198
Place of inquiry or trial
Englishहिंदी
⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 198 BNSS
- Provision: Section 198 of BNSS
- Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Classification: JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL COURTS IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS
- Jurisdiction: India
- Summary: When it's unclear where a crime happened, or if it happened in multiple places, a court in any of those places can handle the case.
Statutory Content
What does Section 198 of BNSS say?
Indian StandardSection 198, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 198 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 198 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose
What does Section 198 of BNSS mean?
Plain English Explanation
When it's unclear where a crime happened, or if it happened in multiple places, a court in any of those places can handle the case.
Practical Interpretation
This section allows a court to take jurisdiction over a case even if the exact location of the crime is uncertain or if the crime occurred in multiple locations.
Core Legal Purpose
The core purpose of this section is to provide flexibility in determining the place of inquiry or trial for crimes with uncertain or multiple locations.
Key Legal Elements
- •The crime was committed in multiple local areas.
- •The crime was committed partly in one local area and partly in another.
- •The crime is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one.
- •The crime consists of several acts done in different local areas.
Practical Example
Practical Example of Section 198 BNSS
Rajesh is accused of committing a crime that occurred partly in Mumbai and partly in Delhi. The police are unsure which location to file the case in. According to Section 198 of BNSS, the case can be inquired into or tried by a court in either Mumbai or Delhi, as both cities have jurisdiction over the areas where the crime was committed.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Section 198 BNSS
Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 198 of BNSS?
This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment.
Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?
This section applies to both private individuals and public entities, as it deals with the place of inquiry or trial for crimes committed in multiple locations.
Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?
This section does not classify the offence as bailable or cognizable, as it is a procedural provision and does not deal with the classification of crimes.
People Also Ask (PAA)
Common Questions about Section 198 BNSS
What is Section 198 of BNSS?
Section 198 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Place of inquiry or trial". In plain terms: When it's unclear where a crime happened, or if it happened in multiple places, a court in any of those places can handle the case.
What is the punishment under Section 198 of BNSS?
Section 198 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 198 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 198 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
What are the elements of Section 198 of BNSS?
The essential elements of Section 198 of BNSS are: The crime was committed in multiple local areas.; The crime was committed partly in one local area and partly in another.; The crime is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one..
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